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Participation In High School Sports By Setting Iv Students With Emotional/Behavioral Disorders (Ebd), Jennifer S. Nerison
Participation In High School Sports By Setting Iv Students With Emotional/Behavioral Disorders (Ebd), Jennifer S. Nerison
Theses and Graduate Projects
This study analyzes the link between students with emotional and behavioral disorders (E/BD) and their participation in sports while attending high school. Young men and women who participate in sports are positively linked in a reduction of delinquent behaviors and show an increase of making positive choices and receiving/earning good grades. Sports can instill confidence in a child, and he/she can learn to excel at something they enjoy doing and could raise this confidence participating in a sport. This is an opportunity to overcome struggles a child may be having emotionally and socially. (Ireland, 2011) Adolescents who are a part …
Experiences Of Students With Special Needs In Public Achievement, Alissa Blood-Knafla
Experiences Of Students With Special Needs In Public Achievement, Alissa Blood-Knafla
Theses and Graduate Projects
The outlook for students with Emotional and Behavioral Disabilities is not a hopeful one. In schools these students are often separated from their peers and miss out on many opportunities to engage in unique experiences because of their behavior. Public Achievement can provide these students with an opportunity to engage in real-world experiences and positively impact issues that matter to them. This opportunity can impact how students view themselves, their behavior and their abilities. This research presents the student perspective on Public Achievement. Findings show that students view Public Achievement as having a positive impact on their lives in and …
The Impact Of Attention Deficit Hyper Activity Disorder Medication On Academic Achievement, Diana Carter
The Impact Of Attention Deficit Hyper Activity Disorder Medication On Academic Achievement, Diana Carter
Theses and Graduate Projects
This purpose of this study was to determine if the use of stimulant medication has an effect on academic success at the elementary school age. Participants in the study included 4th and 5ft grade children who have been diagnosis with Attention Deficient Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Groups 1 consisted of three children diagnosed with ADHD and were taking a stimulant medication. Group 2 consisted of three children diagnosed with ADHD and did not take any medication of any kind. Information was gathered from the teachers and students during one-on-one interviews; data was compiled and analyzed to identify common themes. Two themes …
The Retention Of Special Education Teachers: What Makes Special Education Teachers Stay Teaching Longer Than 10 Years?, Debra June Goodman
The Retention Of Special Education Teachers: What Makes Special Education Teachers Stay Teaching Longer Than 10 Years?, Debra June Goodman
Theses and Graduate Projects
This is qualitative action research project shows how a group of teachers was able to stay in the field of special education for more than 10 years, and in some cases, even retire from this area of education. It examines reasons why and how these teachers were able to teach for so many consecutive years: In it for the kids, First career, Administration, and Good co-workers.
Juvenile Probation Officers' Perspectives Of The Special Education Process, Lauren Trainer
Juvenile Probation Officers' Perspectives Of The Special Education Process, Lauren Trainer
Theses and Graduate Projects
This qualitative research study examined juvenile probation officers' perspectives of special education. Juvenile probation officers who work with youth who receive special education services agreed to participate in this study to help the researcher learn more about how they view special education. Since the two professional groups (juvenile probation officers and special education teachers) often work with the same demographic, learning more about their perspectives can help improve their working relationships. However, even more importantly, the services youth receive may also be improved through gaining a better understanding of others' perspectives. A combination of formal interview questions and observations were …